Elizabeth Hummel
September 12, 2008
Elizabeth Anne Hummel, 56, died Friday, September 12, 2008 at Bright Kavanagh House. Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Elizabeth was born June 27, 1952 to Bill and Emmalieu Hunt in Chicago, IL. She moved to Des Moines to attend Drake University where she earned a BA in Education and met her husband of 33 years, Bill. She worked at Principal Financial for 25 years as a Senior Vice President – Default Administrator and worked in a similar position for GMAC in Waterloo for the past three years. Elizabeth enjoyed the Iowa State Fair, flea markets, farmer’s markets, antiques, and shopping. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Bill; children, Regina (Scott) Toney, William John Hummel, Phillip Hummel, Adam Hummel, and Alex (Tasia) Hummel; grandchildren, Justin, Chance, Deliah, and Elicee; brothers, Steve Hunt, Danny Hunt, and John Hunt; and a host of other family and beloved friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society or Bright Kavanagh House.
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Lois Peterson
09/15/2008
I worked with Liz for 10 years (79-89). What a blast she was, she kept me smiling. My sister sent the message on to me as I have lived in NC since 89. I'm so sorry to hear this news. Bless you all.
Mark McDonald
09/16/2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I worked for Liz at GMAC and she was a great joy and pleasure to work with. I will always remember her laughter and fun times watching and talking about the geese and ducks in the company lake. Liz will be greatly missed.
Stacey Wharton, RN
09/17/2008
I want to express my deepest sympathies to your family. I was a great pleasure taking care of Liz and getting to know her and your family. I looked forward to every visit to your house because Liz would always make me smile now matter how sick she felt. I will think of her daily when I put on the lotion that she gave me! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Beth Luth
09/14/2008
Liz left this world a much better place because she was here and I am forever changed because I had the great fortune to know her. Her amazing sense of humor, candor and zest for life are qualities so rare and always to be admired. I know she started gettings things ship shape the minute she stepped through those pearly gates! I will miss you Liz. Thank you for being my friend.
Connie Miller
09/15/2008
Please accept my condolences. I worked with Liz at Principal for 15 years and recently joined GMACM and worked with her there also.
She will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Misti Jackson
09/15/2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I had the privilege of working with Liz and she was an absolute joy to know! Liz could always make me laugh no matter what!!! She will be missed! You are in my thoughts and prayers! Misti